i don't know that i'd sell it if i were him. if he needs to finance the restoration, all he needs to do is save money. it may take a while, but he'll still own a very serious street performer, of which he is the original owner... not many people can say they still own their first car. he's got the car cover, so not having a garage space is a lame cop-out if you ask me.
to each their own, i guess.